The short answer is, there is no difference. These are two names for the same style of medicine, that looks to get to the root cause, address the whole person, teach lasting lifestyle care, and cooperate with the body’s ability to heal itself.
Naturopathic Physicians are Functional Medicine Practitioners. We are trained from the first day of medical school to prioritize these principles and to first of all, do no harm. Our education is based on this foundation, so that we are always encouraged to see health, healing, and medicine through this lens. The approaches that we use as Naturopathic Physicians are variable and individualized, from lengthy intakes and investigative testing, to nutrition and lifestyle education, to botanical medicine, vitamins and nutrients, and homeopathy. All of these subjects were included in the core of our medical school education.
Other Functional Medicine Practitioners also work to prioritize these principles. Often, these practitioners went to conventional medical programs, and then added functional medicine training through conferences or continuing education programs. These practitioners also have a variety of approaches, depending on what elements they studied in particular. These practitioners are not Naturopathic Physicians, but they have the same goal of helping your healing process.
No matter which practitioner you choose, Functional Medicine works to restore your health by giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself, and remove obstacles to wellness. If Naturopathic care seems like the right step for you, give our office a call to learn more!
Naturopathic Physicians are Functional Medicine Practitioners. We are trained from the first day of medical school to prioritize these principles and to first of all, do no harm. Our education is based on this foundation, so that we are always encouraged to see health, healing, and medicine through this lens. The approaches that we use as Naturopathic Physicians are variable and individualized, from lengthy intakes and investigative testing, to nutrition and lifestyle education, to botanical medicine, vitamins and nutrients, and homeopathy. All of these subjects were included in the core of our medical school education.
Other Functional Medicine Practitioners also work to prioritize these principles. Often, these practitioners went to conventional medical programs, and then added functional medicine training through conferences or continuing education programs. These practitioners also have a variety of approaches, depending on what elements they studied in particular. These practitioners are not Naturopathic Physicians, but they have the same goal of helping your healing process.
No matter which practitioner you choose, Functional Medicine works to restore your health by giving your body the tools it needs to heal itself, and remove obstacles to wellness. If Naturopathic care seems like the right step for you, give our office a call to learn more!
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